Georgia Tech and Emory College, the undergraduate division of Emory University, has awarded National Merit Scholarships to three students who will begin studying at their institutions in the fall.
Justin Buchanan, Starr’s Mill High, has received a scholarship from Georgia Tech where he will major in mechanical/electrical engineering; Graham Bloomsmith, Starr’s Mill High, and Erika Burgess, McIntosh High, both received scholarships from Emory. Graham plans to major in economics; Erika is planning to study forensic pathology.
The college-sponsored scholarships provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. These three students are among 2,900 graduating seniors nationwide who were awarded scholarships in the first announcement of winners. Another group of winners will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored scholarship recipients to approximately 4,800.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Students Earn National Achievement Scholarships
Five students from Fayette County High, Sandy Creek High, Starr’s Mill High, and Whitewater High are among 700 nationwide receiving National Achievement Scholarships through the 2011 National Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for African American high school students.
Onyekwere Eke and Linsey Jackson, both from Fayette County High; Camara Carter, Sandy Creek High; Elana Burton, Starr’s Mill High; and Kevone Hospedales, Whitewater High, are all recipients of a $2,500, single payment scholarship. The students plan to use their scholarship to fund their education in the following areas: Onyekwere plans to major in computer science, Linsey’s probable major is chemical engineering, Camara is looking into veterinary medicine, Elana is leaning toward international business, and Kevone is planning a career in software engineering.
More than 160,000 students entered the 2011 National Achievement Program by requesting consideration when they took the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as high school juniors. In September 2010, approximately 1,600 of the highest scorers were named semifinalists on a regional basis. To continue in the competition, semifinalists had to fulfill requirements for finalist standing, which included having a record of consistently high academic performance, being endorsed and recommended by an official of their high school, earning SAT scores that confirm the PSAT/NMSQT performance and submitting an essay about personal interests, attainments and goals.
Approximately 1,300 semifinalists advanced to the finalist level. Achievement Scholar awardees are the finalist candidates judged to have the strongest record of accomplishments and greatest potential for college academic success.
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Sunday, January 09, 2011
After School Scholarship Program Helps Struggling Families
The holidays may be over, but the gift of giving is still going strong.
Many Fayette County students and their families are in need of help for after school care so that they will have a safe place to stay until their parents can get home from work.
A scholarship fund set up in the name of a long-time advocate and retired employee of the Fayette County School System’s After School Program is aimed at providing temporary assistance to struggling families by providing scholarships for after school tuition.
The Lois Woodward After School Scholarship Fund is named in honor of Lois Woodward, who retired from the school system in October 2010 as a field supervisor of the after school program. She worked for the school system for 25 years, first as a paraprofessional before heading up the first after school program at Kedron Elementary and later at Cleveland Elementary before becoming the program’s field supervisor.
During her years with the program, Woodward worked diligently to make it a safe haven and a place to belong for every child. She disguised learning as exploration and fun, and included families as part of the after school community. Woodward created many activities that are used in the program today such as “Share Your Talent Day,” “High Five Club for Fifth Graders, “and” Family Day.”
On the day of her retirement celebration, the after school program had raised over $1,700 for the scholarship fund, part of the donations came from children and parents at Kedron Elementary who now benefit from what Woodward started.
Woodward recently visited the students in the after school program at Kedron to thank them for their donations and read out loud a copy of Shel Silverstein’s book, “The Giving Tree.”
Woodward hopes the community will remember the following when deciding to make a donation to the fund: “I want the after school program to always be something kids want to do. We had a child once who asked for the program for his birthday present. The scholarship is our present to children and families. It takes all of us to make it better.”
Donations are tax-deductible and can be made in honor of individuals. Contribution checks should be made payable to the FCBOE/Lois Woodward ASP Scholarship Fund, Attention Jane Gough, Fayette County After School Programs, LaFayette Educational Center, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
More information about the fund can be obtained by calling Jane Gough in the after school program, 770-460-3990, ext. 255.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
The Avenue Helps CARE Provide After School Program Scholarships
Many working families are facing financial hardships, making it difficult, if not impossible, to pay for necessities such as after school care for their young children.
Thanks to the generosity of The Avenue Peachtree City and its patrons, CARE (Children at Risk in Education), a program of the Fayette County Public School System, is able to After School Program (ASP) scholarships to families of elementary-aged students enrolled in the system’s schools.
The Avenue Peachtree City raised over $400 this summer through Movies in the Park and Music in the Park. Although the events were free, the shopping center offered patrons the opportunity to purchase popcorn or glow necklaces for $1, with all proceeds benefitting CARE. Southern Outdoor Cinema donated the popcorn and The Avenue donated the glow necklaces.
“We are very fortunate and appreciative to have the support of The Avenue and its patrons. These are difficult times for our working families. Many have been forced to take pay cuts or jobs that pay well below what they were making. Now they are struggling with necessities like what to do with their young children between the end of the school day and when they get home from work. The scholarships are a way we can help with that struggle,” says CARE Coordinator Karen Spangler.
The scholarships pay for a portion of the ASP tuition for a limited number of weeks. Parents have to pay the other portion of the tuition in order to receive the scholarship.
The Avenue Peachtree City has scheduled several upcoming events where patrons can make donations to CARE to help with ASP scholarships throughout the school year. On Friday, October 15, families can watch the movie, “How to Train Your Dragon.” Children’s entertainment and giveaways begin at 6 p.m. followed by the movie at dusk. Popcorn will be sold for $1 with all proceeds benefitting CARE.
Also, there will be a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30 from 3-5 p.m. with trick-or-treating at the stores, free crafts and complimentary photos by Wolf Camera. Donations for CARE will be accepted throughout the event.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Nine Fayette County Semifinalists Named in Scholarship Program
A total of nine seniors from McIntosh, Sandy Creek and Starr’s Mill high schools are among the 400 statewide selected as semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Nationally, they make up the approximately 16,000 semifinalists who are competing in the 56th annual scholarship program. The 2011 semifinalists are (McIntosh High) Erika Burgess, Mary Cook, Matthew Dawson, Kathleen Newman, Robert Worley, Shiyi Zhang; (Sandy Creek) Poonim Daya; (Starr’s Mill High) Graham Bloomsmith, Justin Buchanan.
These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $36 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements and advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to become finalists, and approximately half of the finalists will be selected as Merit Scholarship winners.
About 1.5 million juniors in nearly 22,000 U.S. high schools entered the 2011 National Merit Program by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
To become a finalist, a semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying test performance. The semifinalist and a school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student’s essay and information about the semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and community activities.
Merit scholarship winners of 2011 will be announced April-July.
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Thursday, August 05, 2010
UGA announces 2010 Charter Scholarship recipients
Editor's Notes: Super kudos to the following Fayette County graduates who received this honor from UGA!
Laura Eckhardt / Peachtree City / Starr’s Mill High School
Sadie Mason / Peachtree City / McIntosh High School
Elliott Tanner / Peachtree City / Starr’s Mill High School
Matthew Winn / Peachtree City / McIntosh High School
University of Georgia incoming freshmen have been selected to receive the Charter Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The Charter Scholarship, named to reflect the university’s distinction as the nation’s first state-chartered public university, recognizes first-year students with stellar academic records, leadership and community involvement, and a respect for and commitment to intellectual, social and cultural diversity. The Charter Scholarship is funded by the University of Georgia Foundation.
In-state students receive $1,000 per year in addition to the HOPE Scholarship. Out-of-state recipients are given full or partial non-resident tuition differential waivers with their $1,000 annual scholarships.
The average SAT score of this year’s Charter Scholars exceeded 1400 and their average high school GPA exceeded 4.0.Usually the top six to eight percent of incoming freshmen are recognized as Charter Scholars.
The award is renewable for an additional three years if the recipients maintain certain academic standards.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Charity Sale Benefits Fayette County After School Scholarship Program
Struggling families will be able to get some assistance with after school care this school year thanks to those who bought tickets to the Belk Store Charity Sale in May.
Over $1,200 was raised for the Fayette County Public School System’s After School Program. The proceeds will help offset after school scholarships for 80 needy children.
The scholarships are for working families who have had financial reversals due to unforeseen circumstances such as medial, environmental or family emergencies. Families who meet the requirements for the free and reduced lunch program may apply for scholarships. Recipients are required to pay 25 percent of the after school program tuition.
“It is important for children to have a safe, fun place during the hours of three to six in the afternoon because that is when studies show that they can be the most vulnerable to predators or delinquency,” says Julia Simpson, director of the after school program. “It is crucial for children whose families may be in crisis to have a caring environment, and nothing can meet that need like the safety of their own school.”
Belk’s Charity Sale is held twice a year, providing an opportunity for local organizations to raise money and educate the community about their services. In exchange for a $5 donation, customers receive a ticket admitting them to the sale and entitling them to merchandise discounts. Proceeds from the ticket sales are retained by the charities.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
McIntosh Grad Among Latest Winners of National Merit Scholarships
The names of more than 1,900 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities have been announced with a recent McIntosh High graduate among them.
Matthew J. Winn, who graduated this spring, received a scholarship financed by the University of Georgia. He will attend the university in the fall; he has not decided on a major.
College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. This final group of winners brings the number of 2010 National Merit Scholars to approximately 8,400.
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Thursday, June 03, 2010
Five Fayette Grads Earn Prestigious Scholarship
The high academic achievements of five recent high school graduates have garnered them a federally funded scholarship that has been awarded to approximately 27,000 students nationwide.
Jenna Fair of Whitewater High, Lauren Swany of Starr’s Mill High, Julian Urrego of Fayette County High, Antuan Weeks of Sandy Creek High, and Matthew Niebes of McIntosh High are recipients of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Each student will receive a $1,500 award for four years to help cover tuition costs at the college or university of their choice.
The program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. High school graduates who have been accepted for enrollment at institutions of higher learning, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued academic excellence are eligible to apply for the scholarship in states in which they are residents. The U.S. Department of Education provides grant funds to states on a formula basis. The award is not based on the applicant’s financial need.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Horatio Alger Scholars Named in Fayette County
Overcoming great obstacles and demonstrating strength of character has earned two graduating high school seniors a scholarship from the Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program.
Samuel Yi of Sandy Creek High and Iesha White of Fayette County High are among the 50 graduates in the state who received a $5,000 scholarship for use at any accredited institution in the United States.
In addition to overcoming hardships, candidates for the scholarship must also be involved in co-curricular and community activities, and demonstrate a high level of academic achievement.
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans continues to fulfill its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. The Horatio Alger Association offers three annual scholarship programs at the national, state and graduate levels.
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Fayette Students Receive $2,500 Merit Scholarships
Graduating seniors at Fayette County High and Starr’s Mill High are among the 2,500 students nationwide receiving National Merit Scholarships.
Kathryn McCord (Starr’s Mill), Sonika Reddy (Fayette County), and Jessica Lambing (Starr’s Mill) will each receive a $2,500 Merit Scholarship to help offset college expenses. Kathryn plans to major in biology; Sonika is planning a career in medicine, and Jessica has set her sights on secondary education. Sonika is also the salutatorian for Fayette County High.
National Merit Scholarship winners in each state are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. A committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors selected the winners.
Applicants were evaluated on their academic record, including difficulty of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay describing interests and goals; and the recommendation written by a high school official.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Fayette Students Earn National Achievement Scholarships
Two Fayette County High and two Whitewater High School students are among 700 nationwide receiving National Achievement Scholarships through the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for African American high school students.
Helen M. Agha and Ifeanyi O. Awachie, both of Fayette County High, and Alana L. Davis and Omoyemen O. Osehobo, both of Whitewater High, are all recipients of a $2,500, single payment scholarship, which can be used for undergraduate study at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Helen plans to major in computer engineering, Ifeanyi’s probable major is journalism/law, Alana is looking into pharmacy and Omoyemen is planning a career in obstetrics/gynecology.
More than 160,000 students entered the 2010 National Achievement Program by requesting consideration when they took the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as high school juniors. In September 2009, approximately 1,600 of the highest scorers were named semifinalists on a regional basis. To continue in the competition, semifinalists had to fulfill requirements for finalist standing, which included having a record of consistently high academic performance, being endorsed and recommended by an official of their high school, earning SAT scores that confirm the PSAT/NMSQT performance and submitting an essay about personal interests, attainments and goals.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Fayette Students Named Semifinalists in National Achievement Scholarship Program
Two local students are among the 1,600 semifinalists nationwide vying for scholarships in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship Program, a competition for African American high school students.
Helen Agha of Fayette County High and Ifeanyi Awachie of Sandy Creek High were selected as semifinalists from more than 160,000 students from all parts of the U.S. who requested consideration in the program when they took the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) as high school juniors.
To advance to the finalist level, semifinalists must present a record of high academic performance throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal, earn SAT scores that confirm the PSAT/NMSQT performance and write a self-descriptive essay. The semifinalist and a school official must also complete a scholarship application in which they provide information about the student’s participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities and educational goals.
Approximately 1,300 semifinalists are expected to fulfill additional requirements and advance to the finalist level in the 2010 competition. Finalists will compete for one of 700 one-time National Achievement $2,500 scholarships as well as 100 Achievement Scholarship awards for those who meet criteria set by the grantor.
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Monday, August 03, 2009
Fayette County Student Awarded Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
Jessica Craddock of Fayetteville was the only Starr’s Mill High School and Fayette County student to be awarded a Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship as announced by the University of Georgia last week.
A total of twelve University of Georgia first-year students have been awarded Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. Three returning UGA students also received the award.
This scholarship, funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation since 2007, supports academically outstanding students who are the first in their families to attend college. Recipients must demonstrate financial need to be eligible.
Recipients receive $5,000 per year in addition to the state-supported HOPE Scholarship.
The Coca-Cola award is renewable for another three years of undergraduate study if recipients maintain certain academic credentials.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Two Fayette County Grads Earn Prestigious Scholarship
The high academic achievements of two recent Fayette County high school graduates have garnered them a federally funded scholarship that has been awarded to approximately 27,000 students nationwide.
Taylor Lee of Whitewater High School and Ryan O’Shaughnessey of Starr’s Mill High School are recipients of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Each student will receive a $1,500 award for four years to help cover tuition costs at the college or university of their choice.
The program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. High school graduates who have been accepted for enrollment at institutions of higher learning, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued academic excellence are eligible to apply for the scholarship in states in which they are residents. The U.S. Department of Education provides grant funds to states on a formula basis. The award is not based on the applicant’s financial need.
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Monday, June 01, 2009
Fayette County Spanish Student Wins Scholarship
Fluency in Spanish pays off for one high school student.
Heather Tucker, a ninth grade Spanish II student at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayette County, has been awarded the Lazera Herrera Spanish Immersion Camp Award for 2009 by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
Heather attended the weekend-long Immersion Camp in March where she was required to speak only in Spanish for the entire duration of the camp. While there, she participated in various language workshops and speaking competitions, as well as social events including sports, arts and crafts and dancing. Only 100 high school students statewide who are enrolled in Level II Spanish or higher are admitted. The camp was held March 27-29, 2009.
As the winner of the Immersion Camp Award, Heather received an $85 scholarship to reimburse her for the full cost of the camp.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Fayette County Students Earn College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
Emory, UGA and Georgia Tech have awarded National Merit Scholarships to three Fayette County students who will begin studying at their institutions in the fall.
David C. Fratto, McIntosh High, has received a scholarship from Emory University where he will major in business finance; Joseph D. Morrow, Starr’s Mill High, received a UGA scholarship, he plans to major in mathematics education; and Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Starr’s Mill High, is the recipient of a scholarship from Georgia Tech where he will major in biomedical engineering.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Fayetteville Intermediate Wins Environmental Competition in Atlanta
The effort of some Fayetteville Intermediate students to get Fayette County citizens to conserve water will continue thanks to a scholarship from Keep Atlanta Beautiful.
The school is one of three grand prize $1,000 winners of the Stepping Lightly in Atlanta competition. The contest was open to students around the metro Atlanta area who are implementing projects in their communities that demonstrate environmental stewardship. Projects were evaluated on their innovation and community involvement.
Third, fourth and fifth grade students in the gifted and talented program at Fayetteville Intermediate were concerned with the on-going drought in Georgia, so in 2007 they invented the Flush Flow Fixer. The device is a full water bottle that is placed in the toilet tank to displace water, thus conserving water with every flush.
The school partnered with the Fayetteville Home Depot, which supplied water bottles and toilets for demonstrations and allowed them to set up on a Saturday and pass out the bottles and valuable information to the community.
Executive Director Peggy Denby of Keep Atlanta Beautiful will present the $1,000 check to the students at the school on May 20. In addition, they will also receive an official City of Atlanta Proclamation for Stewardship.
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